T-1 hour till Dan and I can enjoy the cheese plate of my dreams and a cheeky cocktail down here. Love a good long weekend! Fireplace is warming up. Stand by for lift off... Just have to wait for the bloody footy to finish 😒

found some rattan boxes at @pier1’s store closing sale! just a lil sprucin’ up on this saturday. 🖤
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hope you all are doing well - i’ve been completely unplugged from this design account and plugged in on my personal account, sharing and learning about white supremacy + racial injustice. i joined a virtual book club to study these topics more and to dig into these conversations with others. i encourage you all to find ways to get involved. we all need to be better for our black + brown brothers and sisters.
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Hey everyone!
It's been a min since I have posted. I took that time to listen and have conversations with my little family.
I also want to say that my heart is with blacklivesmatter. I have a very hard time putting into words what I want to say. So I'll say this... I hear you & i see you and I'm with you. ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽✊🏼 On another note, I wanted to share with you is this freaking candle!
Have you ever bought a candle that smells so amazing...but you cant burn it bc then it would be gone forever.
Well this is that candle for me. So for now it's going to sit here and look pretty. #bohomodern#NeutralDecorStyles#wickerbutterfly#candles#accentwall#bohomirror#heyhomehey#hunkerhome#mykitchen#homeaccents#vintage#showthatinspo

Well what a week I've had, started back at work full time this week since Covid lock down. Been mega busy trying to catch up, then BOOM the local authority are advising all school in the north west to delay the wider opening of schools due to the R being above 1. 😒

I was just starting to think we were getting back to a little bit of normality instead we are now holding off the wider opening of school till at least the 22nd at the earliest. 😬

I hope we don't have to be put on regional lock down, which is what is being discussed.
Pic is my master bedroom along with my new bedding from @sainsburyshome along with my new throw and cushions from @dunelmuk. 🥰

Happy Saturday! Wanted to share another cute little corner of the fixer up we are working on in Highland Park. So simple but theres still so much personality here. We just love it and can't wait to see how they grow in this home and make it even more beautiful!

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Meet Kelly @purecoliving , not only is she an Olympic athlete she is a killer stylist/designer.
I constantly look to her feed for inspiration. She is also one of the kindest human I have ever meet! ~Cher

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How did Saturday come so quick!! I spray painted some old frames this week and now I need to decide on prints to put in them. Where, besides Etsy, do you look for prints? Happy Saturday Everyone! .
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This is my little happy corner! One day I will have my own studio , white floor , white walls , woods and rattans and hints of blushes . That’s one of my dreams .

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“Quality means doing the right thing when no one is looking “ , I love this and stand by it ! The wooden rack was kindly gifted by @hallie_and_harrisons_house .thank you so much , I love it !
My favourite tassels : shop at www.denisepop.com ( link in my bio)

We have been taking time to reflect, talk, and listen. We have been torn about the best way to be an ally at this time. We have heard LOUD AND CLEAR that being silent is not helpful, but we also don't want to speak on things we have no business speaking on. We don't want to act like experts in things we just aren't experts in. One thing we do know is great design and construction work, so we have decided to make a conscious effort to support black talent and black small businesses in our work wherever we can.⁠
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If you have a black artist you are particularly fond of that we can buy from or know a black business we could partner with, PLEASE SHARE! If you know black talent (designers or builders) please share. Know young black youth that might be interested in interior design or construction? Let us know! We were in the process of connecting with youth programs in the city before COVID hit and we regret that was put on hold but hope we can get back to it soon. ⁠
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We will also be spotlighting some black artists that we love seeing on our feed! Black designers are sadly overlooked in our industry and it has to change. ⁠
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We admittedly have not done enough. We apologize. We will do better. These are 4 things we know we can do. Also open to suggestions on other ways to help. Don't forget to share black talent you love below! ⁠⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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Our Homegoods is open! In my stories today I share a few things I picked up today. This week has been a week to remember. I want to say thank you to all of the beautiful accounts for being so supportive and uplifting of others. I do believe this week has been eye opening for me and so many others. For that I am so grateful.
Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see. –Confucius

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This week, we have decided to do something a bit different for the #mylovelyneutrals feature.
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As this week comes to a close, we hope each of you took the opportunity to listen, learn, speak out, and be inspired by the resilient kind souls of the black community 🤍

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Funny story. We weren’t planning on a screen. But the neighbors said they would be putting 8’ deer net along the property line which lies directly beside the patio. We changed course and decided to put in this modern screen for aesthetics because it looks *slightly* better than deer net. And now I think I owe him a pie because if it weren’t for him and his deer net fence, we’d never have this cool screen!
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The world isn’t crazy enough right now, Mother Nature is deciding to throw in Cristobal at us here in Louisiana! So, we’re heading to the beach for the calm before the storm! What are you guys doing today? Anyone else keeping an eye on Cristobal?

Honey, I’m comin’ home! .
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Our girls trip is coming to an end but it’s always so fun to spend time with my mom and sister each year with just us girls. I think I laughed this trip more than ever! Soon we will be adding another girl to our trip! My sister is due in just 6 six weeks with a little girl. 💗 have a good weekend, friends!
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In continuing my commitment to muting my own voice to better #amplifymelanatedvoices , I’m sharing a roundup of Black-owned design and lifestyle accounts to check out on Instagram. Some of these I’ve been following for years, but most of them are, honestly, brand new to me.
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And to be extra clear, these lovely ladies don’t need me to share them (their work speaks for itself), but ✨I✨need/want to share ✨them✨because I realize I’ve been living in a bubble for too long. If you’re wondering if this is all coming from a place of guilt, well, to some extent it probably does. But my business has always been about sharing home décor inspiration, and man, oh, MAN is there some beautiful inspiration to be found via these accounts!!!
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All of the talented businesses, bloggers, and designers are tagged here and linked on my blog (full list below because I maxed out my image shares in the swipe-through carousel above!) so that you can work to #DiversifyYourFeed if you need to as well. I would just offer this point to go along with it: make sure you consider following for the right reasons and for the long haul. Don’t just follow “in the moment” because I suggested it or someone else on the Internet told you to. Real change only happens if we all commit to doing it long after the media buzz dies down. I’ve discovered so many incredible new-to-me accounts and perspectives this past week that feature an aesthetic I totally relate to, and I’m really disappointed in myself for not searching them out before now.
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Finally, please, PLEASE share others you love or accounts you run yourself in the comments so I can continue to diversify both my personal inspiration and creativity in addition to my Instagram feed. This list is way too small, but I hope you consider it a start 🖤
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🌿@jnaydaily
🌿@candacemaryinteriors
🌿@my.cozy_corner
🌿@onceupona1912
🌿@thisborrowedhome
🌿@kaelynguerin
🌿@bellybaila
🌿@homemadebycarmona
🌿@designaddictmom
🌿@houseof.lais
🌿@prettyrealblog
🌿@truehome_
🌿@thishouse5000
🌿@homestead.city.dwelling
🌿@sgardnerstyle
🌿@olorointeriors
🌿@nicolemcrowder
🌿@soukiemodern
🌿@restorationhouse
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Well today’s Thursday I’m so looking forward to the weekend would love to go for a long drive to the beach! I hope everyone has a blessed day! I’m loving my letter board! .
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Hello!👋 Nice to meet you, dear Tina!😊
This looks so beautiful!! And I would love to go for a long drive to the beach as well. "JESUS HELP US LOVE LIKE YOU"

I feel like I’m cheating when I post pictures from model homes, but my house isn’t quite share-able yet. I don’t have boxes piled up to my neck anymore, but we’re still in a bit of a mess. Anyways! This is a floor plan that’s being built in a few different neighborhoods right now. My husband and I both like it, but there’s a few things that we each don’t like about it. Do we suck it up and call it good enough or do we hold out for perfect 🤔
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A few days ago I finally got around to stencilling the concrete floor in the entryway to the #Margate Airbnb. It’s not perfect but looks so much better than the dark, grey, dirty floor I started with. All I have to do now is put on 100 layers of varnish so the foot traffic this area gets doesn’t ruin all my hard work. 😃 in other news. I found out today that the insta algorithms take race into consideration when they suggest accounts for you to follow. I’ve wondered why I insta only suggested design accounts run by white women and now I know why. Over the last couple of days I’ve been introduced to Account’s that are run by non white designers by accounts I currently follow like @younghouselove and @chrislovesjulia. Let’s hope insta gets the message that I don’t care what color the person behind the squares is.

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Seeing lots of painted green kitchen cabinets and I love it. I’ve been admiring green kitchens since I first laid eyes on @erikampowell ‘s green cabinets in her old kitchen. Love this shade in a kitchen designed by @briahammelinteriors

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Hi all my fellow followers.
How are you all on this Thursday evening? Hope your week has been a good one. I don't know about you guys but I'm glad it Friyay tomorrow.
Today has been a mega busy day so this long soak by candlelight was well needed and earned.
I feel so tired and drained today, and could so go to bed right now. 😴

Can you believe that we live in a development with 56 other homes!? You’d never guess it by the amount of LAND we have! .
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As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, finding the right lot was insanely challenging. That’s why when I saw this gem of a property I knew it had to be mine! .
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I am so grateful everyday for our beautiful property and having the most perfect home to raise a family! I foresee a lot of sledding and bike racing down this driveway of ours in the future 😆 .
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These gorgeous Clay +Raffia wall hangings are all sold , but I couldn’t be more happier making some more ! One of my favourite! Shop: www.denisepop.com

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Last night we had some friends over and sat around the fire to catch up on life. We talked about our kids, jobs, businesses, crazy covid, the world, and even laughed a little. We SO needed this time with our friends and neighbors. As I reflect on the conversations we had yesterday evening, it makes me appreciate what we have. I’m trying to focus more on blessings and not struggles... and it’s been a challenge for me lately. I think it’s a challenge for most of you. .
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Let’s be honest... 2020 came in like a wrecking ball. But what doesn’t kill us, only makes us stronger 💪🏼 #wecandohardthings#weareinthistogether

I’m itching to paint again!😬 don’t tell Caleb but I think my next project may be in the near future and spoiler alert: It involves paint. .
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Also, let me be clear. I am not claiming to be a DIYer/painter/interior designer. I just thoroughly enjoy it! I truly enjoy learning new things whether it be painting or Caleb teaching me how to work a shovel (yes, that’s a true story) and it’s fun when my friends follow along with me. So be on the look out in my stories because I will need y’all’s opinion! 😊 Anyways, I hope y’all have a happy Thursday and BE KIND today and everyday. 🖤
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So fun when clients are friends and I get to experience them enjoying their home years later. 🤍

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👋🏾 I had a bit to say in my stories today and I hope you’ll take the time to listen and really INGEST and DIGEST what’s being said, not only from me but from all the Black creatives that have bravely raised their voices and shared their stories 🖤

In terms of DIY... we have a whole kitchen renovation going on right now 😓 I planned on posting a blog post today going into more detail on the colors, cabinetry, status of our kitchen to date, etc., but ya girl is tiiiiiired (we’ll try again later with that mkay?) For now, here’s where we landed with our tiny kitchen design. Do you love it or do you love it!? Can you envision it here in our home? i sure can and I’m super excited to get out the demo and dust stage and into a beautiful and functional kitchen. If you’re unfamiliar with what our kitchen looks like now I have everything saved in my stories or you can click on the link on my page to see before photos.

You guys, today was a blast! My little cousin bought her first house ... and today we helped make it feel like home! ⁣
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These days I feel like every free moment I have involves painting and shockingly, I LOVE it! This wall I painted in our great room made such a statement and I can honestly say it may be my favorite risk taken in our home to date! ⁣
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T-1 hour till Dan and I can enjoy the cheese plate of my dreams and a cheeky cocktail down here. Love a good long weekend! Fireplace is warming up. Stand by for lift off... Just have to wait for the bloody footy to finish 😒